11. Lower the jack to its fully-closed position.
WARNING!
A loose tire or jack thrown forward in a collision or
hard stop could endanger the occupants of the vehicle.
Always stow the jack parts and the spare tire in the
places provided. Have the deflated (flat) tire repaired
or replaced immediately.
12. Place the deflated (flat) tire and foam tray cover assembly in the rear cargo area. Do not stow the
deflated tire in the inflatable spare tire location. Have
the full-sized tire repaired or replaced, as soon as
possible.
13. Stow the jack back in the stowage compartment and place the access panel back. The stud of the storage
area must be threaded through the lower part of the
jack. Then turn the Jack Screw clockwise to secure it in
place.
NOTE: Stow the foam tray and components in the cargo
area.
Road Tire Installation
Vehicles Equipped With Wheel Covers
1. Mount the road tire on the axle.
2. To ease the installation process for steel wheels with wheel covers, install two lug nuts on the mounting
studs which are on each side of the valve stem. Install
Storing The Jack
1 — Jack Screw
2 — Jack
3 — Stud
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4. Uncoil the power plug and connect it the vehicles 12Volt power Outlet.
5. Always start the engine before turning ON the Portable Air Compressor.
6. Switch the power button ON. 7. Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar) recommended as per
the label on the wheel or if the vehicle
equipped with the inflatable spare
tire pressure indicated on the Tire
and Loading information label lo-
cated on the driver-side door open-
ing.
NOTE: If the tire is over inflated, use the deflation button
to reduce the tire air pressure.
8. After the tire reaches the recommended pressure, lower the vehicle with the jack as described
in the Jack Instructions section in this
manual.
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5. Engage parking brake before turning the engine ON.6. Always start the engine before turn-ing ON the Tire Service Kit.
7. Turn the Mode Select Knob to Air Mode position. NOTE:Do not fill inflatable spare tire
with sealant. Refer to “Tire Service Kit”
in this chapter for repairing tires.
8. Switch the power button ON. 9.Inflate the tire to 60 psi (4.2 Bar) recommended as per the
label on the wheel or if the vehicle
equipped with the inflatable spare tire
pressure indicated on the Tire and
Loading information label located on
the driver-side door opening.
NOTE:If the tire is over inflated, use the deflation button
to reduce the tire air pressure.
10. After the tire reaches the recommended pressure, lower the vehicle with the jack as
described in the Jack Instructions
section in this manual.
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11. Remove the speed limit label sticker from the TireService Kit and place it on the center
of the steering wheel.
12. Return the Tire Service Kit to the foam tray and secure it with the strap. Store the foam tray in the cargo area.
Return Inflatable Spare Tire
To return Inflatable Spare Tire to its storage location.
1. Return the Jack.
2. Deflate the spare tire. Use the Tire Service Kit or PortableAir Compressor and push the deflation button to do this
step. Refer to “Tire Service Kit” or “Portable Air Com-
pressor” if equipped in this section for additional infor-
mation. The inflatable spare tire will return to its origi-
nal shape. 3. Install the inflatable spare tire back into its original
stowage location and position facing outward.
4. Install the foam tray with wrench and funnel installed.
5. Install and tighten the wing nut by hand.
6. Install the Tire Service Kit or Portable Air Compressor if equipped and tighten the strap.
7. Install access panel door.
TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED
Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tire Service Kit.
Small punctures up to 1/4 inch (6 mm) in the tire tread can
be sealed with Tire Service Kit. Foreign objects (e.g., screws
or nails) should not be removed from the tire. Tire Service
Kit can be used in outside temperatures down to approxi-
mately -4°F (-20°C). This kit will provide a temporary tire
seal, allowing you to drive your vehicle up to 100 miles
(160 km) with a maximum speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
SCHEDULED SERVICING .................509
▫ Maintenance Plan ..................... .510
▫ Heavy Duty Use Of The Vehicle ............512
ENGINE COMPARTMENT .................513
▫ 3.6L Engine ......................... .513
▫ Checking Oil Level .....................514
▫ Adding Washer Fluid ...................514
▫ Maintenance-Free Battery .................515
DEALER SERVICE ...................... .516
▫ Engine Oil .......................... .516
▫ Engine Oil Filter ...................... .518
▫ Engine Air Cleaner Filter .................518
▫ Accessory Drive Belt Inspection ............519
▫ Air Conditioner Maintenance ..............520▫
Body Lubrication ..................... .523
▫ Windshield Wiper Blades .................524
▫ Exhaust System ....................... .529
▫ Cooling System ....................... .530
▫ Brake System ........................ .535
▫ Automatic Transmission ..................536
RAISING THE VEHICLE ..................538
TIRES ............................... .538
▫ Tire Safety Information ..................538
▫ Tires — General Information ..............548
▫ Tire Types ........................... .554
▫ Spare Tires — If Equipped ................555
▫ Wheel
And Wheel Trim Care ..............558
▫ Tire Chains (Traction Devices) .............559
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six
years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to
follow this warning can result in sudden tire failure.
You could lose control and have a collision resulting in
serious injury or death.
NOTE: Wheel Valve Stem must be replaced as well when
installing new tires due to wear and tear in existing tires.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little
exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact with
oil, grease, and gasoline.
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manu-
facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph on “Tread
Wear Indicators” in this section. Refer to the Tire and
Loading Information placard or the Vehicle Certification Label for the size designation of your tire. The Load Index
and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the
original equipment tire sidewall.
See the Tire Sizing Chart example found in the “Tire Safety
Information” section of this manual for more information
relating to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire.
It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear
tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling. If you ever replace a wheel, make
sure that the wheel’s specifications match those of the
original wheels.
It is recommended you contact an authorized tire dealer or
original equipment dealer with any questions you may
have on tire specifications or capability. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely affect the
safety, handling, and ride of your vehicle.
WARNING!
•
Do not use a tire, wheel size, load rating, or speed
rating other than that specified for your vehicle.
Some combinations of unapproved tires and wheels
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WARNING!
Do not use Summer tires in snow/ice conditions. You
could lose vehicle control, resulting in severe injury or
death. Driving too fast for conditions also creates the
possibility of loss of vehicle control.
Snow Tires
Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires
during the Winter. Snow tires can be identified by a
“mountain/snowflake” symbol on the tire sidewall.If you need snow tires, select tires
equivalent in size and type to the origi-
nal equipment tires. Use snow tires only
in sets of four; failure to do so may
adversely affect the safety and handling
of your vehicle.
Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what
was originally equipped with your vehicle and should not
be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph (120 km/h).
For speeds above 75 mph (120 km/h) refer to original
equipment or an authorized tire dealer for recommended
safe operating speeds, loading and cold tire inflation
pressures. While studded tires improve performance on ice, skid and
traction capability on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded tires. Some states prohibit stud-
ded tires; therefore, local laws should be checked before
using these tire types.
Spare Tires — If Equipped
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with Tire Service Kit instead
of a spare tire, please refer to “Tire Service Kit” in “In Case
Of Emergency” for further information.
CAUTION!
Because of the reduced ground clearance, do not take
your vehicle through an automatic car wash with a
compact or limited use temporary spare installed.
Damage to the vehicle may result.
Refer to the “Towing Requirements - Tires” in “Starting
And Operating” for restrictions when towing with a spare
tire designated for temporary emergency use.
Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire And
Wheel — If Equipped
Your vehicle may be equipped with a spare tire and wheel
equivalent in look and function to the original equipment
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tire and wheel found on the front or rear axle of your
vehicle. This spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for
your vehicle. If your vehicle has this option, refer to an
authorized tire dealer for the recommended tire rotation
pattern.
Compact Spare Tire — If Equipped
The compact spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a compact
spare by looking at the spare tire description on the Tire
and Loading Information Placard located on the driver ’s
side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire. Compact
spare tire descriptions begin with the letter “T” or “S”
preceding the size designation. Example: T145/80D18
103M.
T, S = Temporary Spare Tire
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
Do not install a wheel cover or attempt to mount a
conventional tire on the compact spare wheel, since the
wheel is designed specifically for the compact spare tire.Do not install more than one compact spare tire and wheel
on the vehicle at any given time.
WARNING!
Compact and collapsible spares are for temporary
emergency use only. With these spares, do not drive
more than 50 mph (80 km/h). Temporary use spares
have limited tread life. When the tread is worn to the
tread wear indicators, the temporary use spare tire
needs to be replaced. Be sure to follow the warnings,
which apply to your spare. Failure to do so could result
in spare tire failure and loss of vehicle control.
Collapsible Spare Tire — If Equipped
The collapsible spare is for temporary emergency use only.
You can identify if your vehicle is equipped with a collaps-
ible spare by looking at the spare tire description on the
Tire and Loading Information Placard located on the
driver ’s side door opening or on the sidewall of the tire.
Collapsible spare tire description example: 165/80-17 101P.
Since this tire has limited tread life, the original equipment
tire should be repaired (or replaced) and reinstalled on
your vehicle at the first opportunity.
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